Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is its… - John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton

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Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.

John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton

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Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. - John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton

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